Garjul, I've read that "breasts are self-cleaning". I never worried about it but I totally understand the yuck factor with the dog hair. We have a lab and his hair is *everywhere*! (Thankfully not on me though! I am not much of a dog person.)

Garjul, I've read that "breasts are self-cleaning". I never worried about it but I totally understand the yuck factor with the dog hair. We have a lab and his hair is *everywhere*! (Thankfully not on me though! I am not much of a dog person.)

Yes, breasts are "self-cleaning"
The little pimply things around the nipple actually emit chemicals that clean them. Plus, bm is a live organism and therefore an antibacterial that will keep them nice and clean between nursing sessions. Some women say it helps to dab a bit of bm around the nipple after they're done bf--it helps avoid dryness and soreness.

I used saline soaks at first to help prevent the build of bacteria on my nipples, btu that was because mine were seriously cracked and bleeding...If you don't have that issue, just use plain water like you said Good job mama!!!